# Living Graffiti Art Moss Invaders by Kimi Spencer and Marko Manriquez is Eco-Friendly By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-invaders References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/02/image-of-the-da-135.php) & [core77](http://www.core77.com/gallery/itp-winter-show-2010/56.asp) Moss Invaders shows that traditional graffiti techniques aren't necessarily needed to leave your territorial mark on city streets. Although there have been more urban-friendly [street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics) of late, such as light graffiti and reverse graffiti, living graffiti is definitely a first. Created by Kimi Spencer and Marko Manriquez, Moss Invaders is made using [laser-cut stencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). They then used a 'moss paste' to paint those shapes onto walls. Pretty unique and interesting, if you ask me. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Street Art:** Using living materials like moss for graffiti art opens up opportunities for more environmentally friendly urban art. - **Alternative Graffiti Techniques:** Exploring different techniques like laser-cut stencils and moss paste can disrupt the traditional graffiti art scene and inspire new forms of expression. - **Sustainable Urban Design:** Moss Invaders highlights the potential of incorporating living organisms into urban environments, paving the way for sustainable design practices. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The use of living materials for graffiti art can inspire artists and designers to explore new mediums and expand the boundaries of creativity. - **Environmental Services:** The emergence of living graffiti art presents opportunities for environmental service providers to offer specialized services related to the maintenance and preservation of such artwork. - **Urban Planning and Architecture:** The concept of sustainable urban design through incorporating living elements like moss can influence urban planners and architects to consider innovative and eco-friendly solutions for cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power-moss-wall-art.md) - [Living Moss Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-humidifier-concept.md) - [Living Printable Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-ink.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Moss Terrarium Air Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosslab.md) - [Natural Moss Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petite-foret-plus.md) - [Moss-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-air.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md)